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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.61, 612.23 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.61, 612.23 and 277.83 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.61 : 612.23 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.61/612.23 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.61x = 612.23 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.61x = 170,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,094.47/443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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