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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 666.54 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 666.54 and 347.40 is: 520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 666.54 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/666.54 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 666.54 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 231,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,556.00/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.61

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