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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.27, 613.09 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.27, 613.09 and 247.78 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.27 : 613.09 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.27/613.09 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.27x = 613.09 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.27x = 151,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,912.52/444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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