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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 611.99 and 277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 611.99 and 277.55 is: 382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 611.99 = 277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/611.99 = 277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 611.99 × 277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 169,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,854.76/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.87

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