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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 613.50 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 613.50 and 278.61 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 613.50 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/613.50 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 613.50 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 170,929.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,929.54/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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