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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.28 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.28 and 366.25 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.28 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.28 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.28 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 242,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,926.30/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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