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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 663.80 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 663.80 and 362.04 is: 543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 663.80 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/663.80 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 663.80 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 240,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,322.15/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.13

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