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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 665.04 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 665.04 and 267.62 is: 401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 665.04 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/665.04 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 665.04 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 177,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,980.26/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.47

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