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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.91, 613.74 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.91, 613.74 and 279.10 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.91 : 613.74 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.91/613.74 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.91x = 613.74 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.91x = 171,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,294.83/444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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