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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 611.79 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 611.79 and 277.62 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 611.79 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/611.79 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 611.79 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 169,845.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,845.14/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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