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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.75, 611.82 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.75, 611.82 and 286.13 is: 394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.75 : 611.82 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.75/611.82 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.75x = 611.82 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.75x = 175,061.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,061.59/443.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.51

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