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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.37, 611.77 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.37, 611.77 and 285.98 is: 394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.37 : 611.77 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.37/611.77 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.37x = 611.77 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.37x = 174,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,951.28/443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.59

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