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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.61 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.61 and 312.43 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.61 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.61 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.61 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 191,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,085.31/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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