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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 612.08 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 612.08 and 277.89 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 612.08 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/612.08 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 612.08 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 170,089.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,089.38/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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