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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 665.65 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 665.65 and 357.60 is: 536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 665.65 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/665.65 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 665.65 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 238,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,035.64/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.47

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