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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.56, 666.77 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.56, 666.77 and 357.75 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.56 : 666.77 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.56/666.77 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.56x = 666.77 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.56x = 238,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,535.18/444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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