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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 662.96 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 662.96 and 369.98 is: 554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 662.96 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/662.96 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 662.96 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 245,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,281.94/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.51

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