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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.77, 665.79 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.77, 665.79 and 268.27 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.77 : 665.79 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.77/665.79 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.77x = 665.79 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.77x = 178,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,611.48/443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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