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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 664.80 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 664.80 and 358.72 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 664.80 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/664.80 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 664.80 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 238,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,477.06/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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