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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 662.68 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 662.68 and 360.16 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 662.68 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/662.68 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 662.68 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 238,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,670.83/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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