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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 663.23 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 663.23 and 343.98 is: 515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 663.23 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/663.23 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 663.23 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 228,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,138.72/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.30

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