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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.03, 611.55 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.03, 611.55 and 380.61 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.03 : 611.55 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.03/611.55 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.03x = 611.55 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.03x = 232,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,760.14/443.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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