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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 668.20 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 668.20 and 347.43 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 668.20 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/668.20 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 668.20 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 232,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,151.86/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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