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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.86, 665.79 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.86, 665.79 and 272.50 is: 408.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.86 : 665.79 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.86/665.79 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.86x = 665.79 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.86x = 181,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,427.78/443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.75

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