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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 663.27 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 663.27 and 385.08 is: 576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 663.27 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/663.27 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 663.27 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 255,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,412.01/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.73

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