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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 664.08 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 664.08 and 334.72 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 664.08 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/664.08 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 664.08 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 222,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,280.86/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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