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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.92, 663.57 and 345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.92, 663.57 and 345.72 is: 517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.92 : 663.57 = 345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.92/663.57 = 345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.92x = 663.57 × 345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.92x = 229,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,409.42/442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.95

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