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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 610.98 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 610.98 and 285.50 is: 393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 610.98 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/610.98 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 610.98 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 174,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,434.79/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.63

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