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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.03, 666.51 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.03, 666.51 and 393 is: 589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.03 : 666.51 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.03/666.51 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.03x = 666.51 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.03x = 261,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,938.43/444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.91

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