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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.17, 662.13 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.17, 662.13 and 364.32 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.17 : 662.13 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.17/662.13 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.17x = 662.13 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.17x = 241,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,227.20/442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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