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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 611.49 and 285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 611.49 and 285.89 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 611.49 = 285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/611.49 = 285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 611.49 × 285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 174,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,818.88/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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