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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.36, 611.67 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.36, 611.67 and 286.16 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.36 : 611.67 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.36/611.67 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.36x = 611.67 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.36x = 175,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,035.49/443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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