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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 664 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 664 and 374.48 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 664 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/664 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 664 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 248,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,654.72/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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