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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 608.43 and 401.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 608.43 and 401.81 is: 551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 608.43 = 401.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/608.43 = 401.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 608.43 × 401.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 244,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,470.22/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.43

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