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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.44, 613.20 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.44, 613.20 and 287.08 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.44 : 613.20 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.44/613.20 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.44x = 613.20 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.44x = 176,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,037.43/444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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