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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 665.72 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 665.72 and 281.16 is: 421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 665.72 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/665.72 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 665.72 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 187,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,172.04/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.73

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