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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.50, 611.47 and 285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.50, 611.47 and 285.87 is: 394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.50 : 611.47 = 285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.50/611.47 = 285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.50x = 611.47 × 285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.50x = 174,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,800.93/443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.14

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