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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 662.32 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 662.32 and 350.72 is: 525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 662.32 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/662.32 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 662.32 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 232,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,288.87/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.26

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