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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 665.72 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 665.72 and 183.71 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 665.72 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/665.72 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 665.72 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 122,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,299.42/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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