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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 662.78 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 662.78 and 347.92 is: 520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 662.78 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/662.78 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 662.78 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 230,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,594.42/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.91

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