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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 665.42 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 665.42 and 279 is: 418.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 665.42 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/665.42 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 665.42 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 185,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,650.79/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.67

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