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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 667.98 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 667.98 and 380.34 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 667.98 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/667.98 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 667.98 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 254,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,059.51/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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