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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.91 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.91 and 287.82 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.91 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.91 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.91 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 176,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,119.94/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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