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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.39, 611.62 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.39, 611.62 and 288.14 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.39 : 611.62 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.39/611.62 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.39x = 611.62 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.39x = 176,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,228.41/443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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