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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 665.86 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 665.86 and 335.72 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 665.86 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/665.86 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 665.86 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 223,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,542.52/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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