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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 611.88 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 611.88 and 277.68 is: 383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 611.88 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/611.88 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 611.88 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 169,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,906.84/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.09

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