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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 665.42 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 665.42 and 334.17 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 665.42 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/665.42 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 665.42 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 222,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,361.73/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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