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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.18, 611.89 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.18, 611.89 and 277.42 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.18 : 611.89 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.18/611.89 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.18x = 611.89 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.18x = 169,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,750.52/443.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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