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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.84, 665.20 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.84, 665.20 and 371.84 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.84 : 665.20 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.84/665.20 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.84x = 665.20 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.84x = 247,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,347.97/443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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