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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 661.95 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 661.95 and 376.62 is: 563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 661.95 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/661.95 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 661.95 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 249,303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,303.61/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.74

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