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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.75, 666.20 and 357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.75, 666.20 and 357.62 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.75 : 666.20 = 357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.75/666.20 = 357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.75x = 666.20 × 357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.75x = 238,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,243.96/444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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