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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 663.93 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 663.93 and 388.68 is: 581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 663.93 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/663.93 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 663.93 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 258,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,056.31/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.64

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