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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.50, 663.58 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.50, 663.58 and 276.77 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.50 : 663.58 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.50/663.58 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.50x = 663.58 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.50x = 183,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,659.04/443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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