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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.09, 612.75 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.09, 612.75 and 278.34 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.09 : 612.75 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.09/612.75 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.09x = 612.75 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.09x = 170,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,552.84/444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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