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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 613.12 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 613.12 and 278.52 is: 384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 613.12 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/613.12 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 613.12 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 170,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,766.18/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.30

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