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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 612.60 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 612.60 and 278.22 is: 383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 612.60 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/612.60 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 612.60 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 170,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,437.57/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.97

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