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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 612.57 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 612.57 and 277.92 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 612.57 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/612.57 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 612.57 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 170,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,245.45/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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