Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 661.99 and 374.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 443.44, 661.99 and 374.48 is: 559.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443.44 : 661.99 = 374.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443.44/661.99 = 374.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443.44x = 661.99 × 374.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443.44x = 247,902.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,902.02/443.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559.04
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