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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.89, 612.40 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.89, 612.40 and 278.20 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.89 : 612.40 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.89/612.40 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.89x = 612.40 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.89x = 170,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,371.52/443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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