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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.04, 612.50 and 286.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.04, 612.50 and 286.43 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.04 : 612.50 = 286.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.04/612.50 = 286.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.04x = 612.50 × 286.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.04x = 175,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433.88/444.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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