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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 611.40 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 611.40 and 356.13 is: 491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 611.40 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/611.40 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 611.40 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 217,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,737.88/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.23

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