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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.13, 666.23 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.13, 666.23 and 342.02 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.13 : 666.23 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.13/666.23 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.13x = 666.23 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.13x = 227,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,863.94/444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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