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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 663.56 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 663.56 and 271 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 663.56 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/663.56 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 663.56 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 179,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,824.76/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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