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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 663.35 and 360.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 663.35 and 360.83 is: 540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 663.35 = 360.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/663.35 = 360.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 663.35 × 360.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 239,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,351.46/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.49

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