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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 660.10 and 349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 660.10 and 349.94 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 660.10 = 349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/660.10 = 349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 660.10 × 349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 230,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,996.17/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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