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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.78 and 285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.78 and 285.83 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.78 = 285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.78 = 285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.78 × 285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 174,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,860.59/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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