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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 611.56 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 611.56 and 287.58 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 611.56 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/611.56 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 611.56 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 175,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,872.42/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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