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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 661.56 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 661.56 and 338.41 is: 506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 661.56 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/661.56 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 661.56 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 223,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,878.52/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.20

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