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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.21, 664.76 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.21, 664.76 and 278.70 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.21 : 664.76 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.21/664.76 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.21x = 664.76 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.21x = 185,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,267.22/443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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