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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 664.14 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 664.14 and 357.48 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 664.14 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/664.14 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 664.14 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 237,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,416.77/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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