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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 665.01 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 665.01 and 278.91 is: 418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 665.01 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/665.01 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 665.01 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 185,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,477.94/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.62

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