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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 664.74 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 664.74 and 385.02 is: 577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 664.74 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/664.74 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 664.74 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 255,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,938.19/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.30

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