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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 665.31 and 340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 665.31 and 340.87 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 665.31 = 340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/665.31 = 340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 665.31 × 340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 226,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,784.22/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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