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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 665.12 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 665.12 and 272.40 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 665.12 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/665.12 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 665.12 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 181,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,178.69/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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