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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.25, 611.52 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.25, 611.52 and 277.33 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.25 : 611.52 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.25/611.52 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.25x = 611.52 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.25x = 169,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,592.84/443.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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