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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 613.58 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 613.58 and 270.03 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 613.58 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/613.58 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 613.58 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 165,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,683.66/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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