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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.26, 613.08 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.26, 613.08 and 247.78 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.26 : 613.08 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.26/613.08 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.26x = 613.08 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.26x = 151,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,908.96/444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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