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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 662.35 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 662.35 and 363.60 is: 544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 662.35 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/662.35 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 662.35 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 240,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,827.15/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.11

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