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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 612.15 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 612.15 and 277.88 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 612.15 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/612.15 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 612.15 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 170,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,104.73/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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