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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.37, 663.98 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.37, 663.98 and 270.12 is: 404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.37 : 663.98 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.37/663.98 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.37x = 663.98 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.37x = 179,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,352.93/443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.52

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