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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 662.33 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 662.33 and 370.55 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 662.33 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/662.33 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 662.33 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 245,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,424.00/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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