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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 665.57 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 665.57 and 341.18 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 665.57 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/665.57 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 665.57 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 227,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,081.69/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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