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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 663.68 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 663.68 and 340.04 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 663.68 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/663.68 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 663.68 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 225,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,677.75/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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