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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 611.28 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 611.28 and 287.92 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 611.28 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/611.28 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 611.28 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 175,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,999.74/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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