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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 613.26 and 278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 613.26 and 278.68 is: 384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 613.26 = 278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/613.26 = 278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 613.26 × 278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 170,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,903.30/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.47

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