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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 611.70 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 611.70 and 286.16 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 611.70 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/611.70 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 611.70 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 175,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,041.01/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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