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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 665.40 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 665.40 and 341.12 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 665.40 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/665.40 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 665.40 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 226,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,981.25/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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