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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 664.14 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 664.14 and 271.50 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 664.14 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/664.14 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 664.14 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 180,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,314.01/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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