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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663.72 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663.72 and 346.96 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663.72 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663.72 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663.72 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 230,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,284.29/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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