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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.14, 613.11 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.14, 613.11 and 278.45 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.14 : 613.11 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.14/613.11 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.14x = 613.11 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.14x = 170,719.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,719.09/444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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