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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 611.69 and 277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 611.69 and 277.37 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 611.69 = 277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/611.69 = 277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 611.69 × 277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 169,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,664.46/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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