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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 666.24 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 666.24 and 281.28 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 666.24 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/666.24 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 666.24 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 187,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,399.99/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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