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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 662.46 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 662.46 and 377.60 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 662.46 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/662.46 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 662.46 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 250,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,144.90/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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