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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 660.50 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 660.50 and 373.48 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 660.50 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/660.50 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 660.50 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 246,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,683.54/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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