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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 665.36 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 665.36 and 270.54 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 665.36 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/665.36 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 665.36 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 180,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,001.81/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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