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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 611.43 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 611.43 and 277.40 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 611.43 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/611.43 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 611.43 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 169,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,608.67/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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