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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.89 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.89 and 277.70 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.89 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.89 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.89 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 169,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,918.10/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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