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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 611.42 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 611.42 and 381.44 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 611.42 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/611.42 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 611.42 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 233,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,220.04/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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