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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 612.27 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 612.27 and 277.70 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 612.27 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/612.27 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 612.27 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 170,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,024.32/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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