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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.05, 613.18 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.05, 613.18 and 278.55 is: 384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.05 : 613.18 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.05/613.18 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.05x = 613.18 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.05x = 170,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,800.59/444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.64

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