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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 664.68 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 664.68 and 272.72 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 664.68 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/664.68 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 664.68 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 181,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,271.53/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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