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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 664.20 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 664.20 and 362.40 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 664.20 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/664.20 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 664.20 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 240,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,706.08/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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