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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.21, 612.14 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.21, 612.14 and 295.59 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.21 : 612.14 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.21/612.14 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.21x = 612.14 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.21x = 180,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,942.46/443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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