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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 664.32 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 664.32 and 370.56 is: 555.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 664.32 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/664.32 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 664.32 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 246,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,170.42/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.87

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