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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.03, 613.25 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.03, 613.25 and 278.38 is: 384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.03 : 613.25 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.03/613.25 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.03x = 613.25 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.03x = 170,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,716.54/444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.47

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