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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.73, 613.77 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.73, 613.77 and 270.07 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.73 : 613.77 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.73/613.77 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.73x = 613.77 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.73x = 165,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,760.86/444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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