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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 612.52 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 612.52 and 277.84 is: 383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 612.52 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/612.52 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 612.52 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 170,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,182.63/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.74

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