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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 663.63 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 663.63 and 370.72 is: 556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 663.63 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/663.63 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 663.63 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 246,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,020.91/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.16

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