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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 666.24 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 666.24 and 359.36 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 666.24 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/666.24 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 666.24 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 239,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,420.01/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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