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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 665.04 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 665.04 and 371.36 is: 557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 665.04 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/665.04 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 665.04 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 246,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,969.25/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.95

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