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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.01, 612.49 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.01, 612.49 and 278.19 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.01 : 612.49 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.01/612.49 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.01x = 612.49 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.01x = 170,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,387.90/444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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