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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 664.08 and 365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 664.08 and 365.35 is: 548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 664.08 = 365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/664.08 = 365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 664.08 × 365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 242,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,621.63/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.03

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