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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 663.58 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 663.58 and 288.12 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 663.58 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/663.58 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 663.58 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 191,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,190.67/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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