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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 663.75 and 374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 663.75 and 374.54 is: 562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 663.75 = 374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/663.75 = 374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 663.75 × 374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 248,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,600.93/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.22

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