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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.57, 613.22 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.57, 613.22 and 270.02 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.57 : 613.22 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.57/613.22 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.57x = 613.22 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.57x = 165,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,577.25/444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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