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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 611.10 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 611.10 and 349.72 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 611.10 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/611.10 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 611.10 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 213,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,713.89/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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