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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.06, 663.19 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.06, 663.19 and 277.43 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.06 : 663.19 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.06/663.19 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.06x = 663.19 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.06x = 183,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,984.79/442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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