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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.76, 612.09 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.76, 612.09 and 288.51 is: 397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.76 : 612.09 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.76/612.09 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.76x = 612.09 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.76x = 176,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,594.09/443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.95

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