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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 611.80 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 611.80 and 288 is: 397.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 611.80 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/611.80 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 611.80 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 176,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,198.40/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.27

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