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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.94, 665.01 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.94, 665.01 and 270.51 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.94 : 665.01 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.94/665.01 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.94x = 665.01 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.94x = 179,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,891.86/443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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