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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.12, 611.89 and 277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.12, 611.89 and 277.61 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.12 : 611.89 = 277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.12/611.89 = 277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.12x = 611.89 × 277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.12x = 169,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,867.10/443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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