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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.77, 662.31 and 338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.77, 662.31 and 338.91 is: 506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.77 : 662.31 = 338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.77/662.31 = 338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.77x = 662.31 × 338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.77x = 224,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,463.48/442.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.95

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