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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 666.51 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 666.51 and 383.73 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 666.51 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/666.51 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 666.51 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 255,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,759.88/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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