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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 612.16 and 288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 612.16 and 288.40 is: 398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 612.16 = 288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/612.16 = 288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 612.16 × 288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 176,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,546.94/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.06

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