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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 664.41 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 664.41 and 357.10 is: 535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 664.41 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/664.41 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 664.41 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 237,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,260.04/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.90

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