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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 662.23 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 662.23 and 355.64 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 662.23 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/662.23 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 662.23 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 235,515.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,515.48/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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