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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 662.42 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 662.42 and 382.58 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 662.42 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/662.42 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 662.42 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 253,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,428.64/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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