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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.74, 665.88 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.74, 665.88 and 281.50 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.74 : 665.88 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.74/665.88 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.74x = 665.88 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.74x = 187,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,445.22/443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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