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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 665.42 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 665.42 and 336.68 is: 504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 665.42 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/665.42 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 665.42 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 224,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,033.61/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.31

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