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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 665.28 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 665.28 and 347.84 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 665.28 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/665.28 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 665.28 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 231,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,411.00/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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