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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.24 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.24 and 357.36 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.24 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.24 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.24 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 237,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,015.45/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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