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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.64 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.64 and 388.44 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.64 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.64 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.64 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 258,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,561.20/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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