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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 663.49 and 356.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 663.49 and 356.11 is: 533.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 663.49 = 356.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/663.49 = 356.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 663.49 × 356.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 236,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,275.42/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.74

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