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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 665.68 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 665.68 and 281.60 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 665.68 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/665.68 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 665.68 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 187,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,455.49/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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