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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.87, 664.30 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.87, 664.30 and 365.11 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.87 : 664.30 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.87/664.30 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.87x = 664.30 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.87x = 242,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,541.37/442.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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