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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.29, 611.56 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.29, 611.56 and 277.43 is: 382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.29 : 611.56 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.29/611.56 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.29x = 611.56 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.29x = 169,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,665.09/443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.74

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