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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.08, 613.08 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.08, 613.08 and 278.38 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.08 : 613.08 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.08/613.08 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.08x = 613.08 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.08x = 170,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,669.21/444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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