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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.80, 663.92 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.80, 663.92 and 383.58 is: 573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.80 : 663.92 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.80/663.92 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.80x = 663.92 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.80x = 254,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,666.43/443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.83

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