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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 662.58 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 662.58 and 368.76 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 662.58 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/662.58 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 662.58 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 244,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,333.00/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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