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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 611.38 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 611.38 and 295.86 is: 408.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 611.38 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/611.38 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 611.38 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 180,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,882.89/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.18

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