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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 612.18 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 612.18 and 303.76 is: 419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 612.18 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/612.18 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 612.18 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 185,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,955.80/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.39

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