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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.53, 612.17 and 296.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.53, 612.17 and 296.41 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.53 : 612.17 = 296.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.53/612.17 = 296.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.53x = 612.17 × 296.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.53x = 181,451.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,451.83/443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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