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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 663.52 and 356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 663.52 and 356.51 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 663.52 = 356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/663.52 = 356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 663.52 × 356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 236,548.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,548.20/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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