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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.12 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.12 and 350.82 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.12 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.12 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.12 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 232,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,635.76/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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