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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 664.83 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 664.83 and 340.56 is: 510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 664.83 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/664.83 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 664.83 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 226,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,414.50/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.39

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