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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 612.15 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 612.15 and 275.54 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 612.15 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/612.15 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 612.15 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 168,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,671.81/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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