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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 663.45 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 663.45 and 362.30 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 663.45 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/663.45 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 663.45 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 240,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,367.94/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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