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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 665.28 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 665.28 and 347.28 is: 520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 665.28 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/665.28 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 665.28 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 231,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,038.44/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.36

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