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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 666.71 and 334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 666.71 and 334.29 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 666.71 = 334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/666.71 = 334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 666.71 × 334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 222,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,874.49/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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