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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.87, 664.31 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.87, 664.31 and 365.69 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.87 : 664.31 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.87/664.31 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.87x = 664.31 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.87x = 242,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,934.10/442.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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