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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 663.92 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 663.92 and 356.77 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 663.92 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/663.92 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 663.92 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 236,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,866.74/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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