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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 611.30 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 611.30 and 277.04 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 611.30 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/611.30 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 611.30 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 169,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,356.77/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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