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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.71, 612.53 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.71, 612.53 and 278.01 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.71 : 612.53 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.71/612.53 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.71x = 612.53 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.71x = 170,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,289.47/443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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