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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443, 611.52 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443, 611.52 and 288.20 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443 : 611.52 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443/611.52 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443x = 611.52 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443x = 176,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,240.06/443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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