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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 662.67 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 662.67 and 381.03 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 662.67 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/662.67 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 662.67 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 252,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,497.15/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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