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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 664.35 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 664.35 and 374.22 is: 561.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 664.35 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/664.35 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 664.35 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 248,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,613.06/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.38

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