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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 611.37 and 345.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 611.37 and 345.42 is: 475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 611.37 = 345.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/611.37 = 345.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 611.37 × 345.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 211,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,179.43/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.76

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