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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 663.42 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 663.42 and 356.12 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 663.42 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/663.42 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 663.42 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 236,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,257.13/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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