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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.97, 755.25 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.97, 755.25 and 443.80 is: 665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.97 : 755.25 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.97/755.25 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.97x = 755.25 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.97x = 335,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,179.95/503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.08

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