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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 666.64 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 666.64 and 270.88 is: 406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 666.64 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/666.64 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 666.64 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 180,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,579.44/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.93

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