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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 662.49 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 662.49 and 373.82 is: 559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 662.49 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/662.49 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 662.49 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 247,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,648.70/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.73

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