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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 612.19 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 612.19 and 277.85 is: 383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 612.19 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/612.19 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 612.19 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 170,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,096.99/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.36

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