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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.25, 664.18 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.25, 664.18 and 387.57 is: 582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.25 : 664.18 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.25/664.18 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.25x = 664.18 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.25x = 257,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,416.24/442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.06

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