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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 611.68 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 611.68 and 275.20 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 611.68 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/611.68 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 611.68 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 168,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,334.34/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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