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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.83, 665.87 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.83, 665.87 and 357.35 is: 534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.83 : 665.87 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.83/665.87 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.83x = 665.87 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.83x = 237,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,943.53/444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.91

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