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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 665.82 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 665.82 and 336.42 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 665.82 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/665.82 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 665.82 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 223,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,995.16/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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