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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 668.70 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 668.70 and 363.42 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 668.70 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/668.70 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 668.70 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 243,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,018.95/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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