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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 612.06 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 612.06 and 277.73 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 612.06 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/612.06 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 612.06 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 169,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,987.42/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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