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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 665.56 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 665.56 and 370.77 is: 556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 665.56 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/665.56 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 665.56 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 246,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,767.65/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.48

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