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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.53, 751.71 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.53, 751.71 and 443.86 is: 665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.53 : 751.71 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.53/751.71 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.53x = 751.71 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.53x = 333,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,654.00/501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.27

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