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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 613.77 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 613.77 and 279.16 is: 385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 613.77 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/613.77 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 613.77 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 171,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,336.96/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.20

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