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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.27, 611.55 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.27, 611.55 and 285.93 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.27 : 611.55 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.27/611.55 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.27x = 611.55 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.27x = 174,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,860.49/443.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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