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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.17, 663.84 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.17, 663.84 and 356.03 is: 533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.17 : 663.84 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.17/663.84 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.17x = 663.84 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.17x = 236,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,343.64/443.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.31

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