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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 664.74 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 664.74 and 357.26 is: 535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 664.74 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/664.74 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 664.74 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 237,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,481.69/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.66

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