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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 611.70 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 611.70 and 288.20 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 611.70 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/611.70 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 611.70 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 176,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,291.94/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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