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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 664.37 and 357.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 664.37 and 357.07 is: 535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 664.37 = 357.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/664.37 = 357.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 664.37 × 357.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 237,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,221.49/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.85

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