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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 665.40 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 665.40 and 334.38 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 665.40 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/665.40 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 665.40 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 222,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,496.45/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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