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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 611.76 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 611.76 and 295.92 is: 408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 611.76 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/611.76 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 611.76 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 181,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,032.02/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.39

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