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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 613.23 and 278.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 613.23 and 278.65 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 613.23 = 278.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/613.23 = 278.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 613.23 × 278.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 170,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,873.47/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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