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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.65, 613.37 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.65, 613.37 and 278.55 is: 384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.65 : 613.37 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.65/613.37 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.65x = 613.37 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.65x = 170,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,852.82/444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.25

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