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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 665.50 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 665.50 and 272.55 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 665.50 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/665.50 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 665.50 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 181,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,382.03/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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