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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 752.27 and 443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 752.27 and 443.74 is: 666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 752.27 = 443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/752.27 = 443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 752.27 × 443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 333,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,812.29/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.08

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