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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 612.26 and 288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 612.26 and 288.07 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 612.26 = 288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/612.26 = 288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 612.26 × 288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 176,373.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,373.74/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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