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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 662.61 and 377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 662.61 and 377.05 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 662.61 = 377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/662.61 = 377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 662.61 × 377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 249,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,833.79/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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