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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.23, 663.45 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.23, 663.45 and 377.62 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.23 : 663.45 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.23/663.45 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.23x = 663.45 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.23x = 250,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,531.99/443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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