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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.59, 611.76 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.59, 611.76 and 277.82 is: 383.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.59 : 611.76 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.59/611.76 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.59x = 611.76 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.59x = 169,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,957.36/443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.14

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