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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 664.07 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 664.07 and 365.37 is: 548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 664.07 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/664.07 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 664.07 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 242,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,631.26/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.06

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