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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.58 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.58 and 275.12 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.58 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.58 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.58 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 168,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,261.60/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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