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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.06, 611.39 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.06, 611.39 and 274.94 is: 379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.06 : 611.39 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.06/611.39 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.06x = 611.39 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.06x = 168,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,095.57/443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.40

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