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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 612.14 and 296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 612.14 and 296.25 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 612.14 = 296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/612.14 = 296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 612.14 × 296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 181,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,344.99/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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