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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 612.99 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 612.99 and 278.25 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 612.99 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/612.99 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 612.99 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 170,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,564.47/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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