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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 611.87 and 285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 611.87 and 285.87 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 611.87 = 285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/611.87 = 285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 611.87 × 285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 174,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,915.28/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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