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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 663.78 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 663.78 and 281.24 is: 421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 663.78 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/663.78 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 663.78 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 186,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,681.49/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.17

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