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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 611.94 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 611.94 and 275.47 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 611.94 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/611.94 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 611.94 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 168,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,571.11/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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