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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 665.40 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 665.40 and 357.08 is: 534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 665.40 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/665.40 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 665.40 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 237,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,597.71/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.88

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