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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.68, 611.96 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.68, 611.96 and 275.67 is: 380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.68 : 611.96 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.68/611.96 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.68x = 611.96 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.68x = 168,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,697.63/443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.23

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