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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.85, 666.59 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.85, 666.59 and 347.12 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.85 : 666.59 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.85/666.59 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.85x = 666.59 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.85x = 231,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,385.13/444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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