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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 662.74 and 374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 662.74 and 374.98 is: 559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 662.74 = 374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/662.74 = 374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 662.74 × 374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 248,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,512.37/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.79

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