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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 663.99 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 663.99 and 374.82 is: 561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 663.99 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/663.99 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 663.99 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 248,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,876.73/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.24

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