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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.58, 612.18 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.58, 612.18 and 286.32 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.58 : 612.18 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.58/612.18 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.58x = 612.18 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.58x = 175,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,279.38/443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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