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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 613.00 and 278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 613.00 and 278.47 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 613.00 = 278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/613.00 = 278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 613.00 × 278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 170,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,703.22/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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