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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 663.74 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 663.74 and 365.43 is: 547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 663.74 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/663.74 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 663.74 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 242,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,550.51/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.86

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