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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 665.82 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 665.82 and 270.78 is: 406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 665.82 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/665.82 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 665.82 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 180,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,290.74/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.01

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