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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.02, 612.96 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.02, 612.96 and 278.32 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.02 : 612.96 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.02/612.96 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.02x = 612.96 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.02x = 170,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,599.03/444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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