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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.57, 665.24 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.57, 665.24 and 289.58 is: 434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.57 : 665.24 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.57/665.24 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.57x = 665.24 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.57x = 192,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,635.43/443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.29

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