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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.38, 611.63 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.38, 611.63 and 263.82 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.38 : 611.63 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.38/611.63 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.38x = 611.63 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.38x = 161,360.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,360.23/443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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