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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 662.36 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 662.36 and 355.28 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 662.36 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/662.36 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 662.36 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 235,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,323.26/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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