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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 662.74 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 662.74 and 366.12 is: 548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 662.74 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/662.74 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 662.74 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 242,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,641.45/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.67

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