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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 663.56 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 663.56 and 347.12 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 663.56 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/663.56 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 663.56 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 230,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,334.95/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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