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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.55, 664.37 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.55, 664.37 and 371.55 is: 556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.55 : 664.37 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.55/664.37 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.55x = 664.37 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.55x = 246,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,844.82/443.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.52

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