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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.07, 611.78 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.07, 611.78 and 285.93 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.07 : 611.78 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.07/611.78 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.07x = 611.78 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.07x = 174,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,924.83/443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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