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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.90, 612.67 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.90, 612.67 and 278.26 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.90 : 612.67 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.90/612.67 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.90x = 612.67 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.90x = 170,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,478.63/443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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