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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.02, 611.50 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.02, 611.50 and 277.24 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.02 : 611.50 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.02/611.50 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.02x = 611.50 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.02x = 169,532.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,532.26/443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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