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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.87, 665.21 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.87, 665.21 and 340.35 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.87 : 665.21 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.87/665.21 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.87x = 665.21 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.87x = 226,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,406.32/442.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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