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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 613.20 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 613.20 and 278.40 is: 384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 613.20 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/613.20 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 613.20 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 170,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,714.88/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.39

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