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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.83, 664.56 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.83, 664.56 and 357.20 is: 536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.83 : 664.56 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.83/664.56 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.83x = 664.56 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.83x = 237,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,380.00/442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.05

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