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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.31 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.31 and 183.62 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.31 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.31 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.31 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 122,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,164.22/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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