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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.21, 613.40 and 278.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.21, 613.40 and 278.71 is: 384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.21 : 613.40 = 278.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.21/613.40 = 278.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.21x = 613.40 × 278.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.21x = 170,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,957.79/444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.86

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