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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 663.24 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 663.24 and 340.96 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 663.24 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/663.24 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 663.24 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 226,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,138.31/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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