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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.33, 666.36 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.33, 666.36 and 290.31 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.33 : 666.36 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.33/666.36 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.33x = 666.36 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.33x = 193,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,450.97/444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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