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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 664.14 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 664.14 and 374.94 is: 561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 664.14 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/664.14 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 664.14 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 249,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,012.65/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.37

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