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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 666.36 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 666.36 and 281.07 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 666.36 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/666.36 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 666.36 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 187,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,293.81/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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