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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 612.19 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 612.19 and 277.82 is: 383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 612.19 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/612.19 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 612.19 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 170,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,078.63/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.34

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