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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 610.74 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 610.74 and 355.56 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 610.74 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/610.74 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 610.74 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 217,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,154.71/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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