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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 666.60 and 357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 666.60 and 357.34 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 666.60 = 357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/666.60 = 357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 666.60 × 357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 238,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,203.35/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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