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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.58, 665.94 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.58, 665.94 and 357.44 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.58 : 665.94 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.58/665.94 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.58x = 665.94 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.58x = 238,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,032.21/444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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