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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.74, 613.78 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.74, 613.78 and 270.08 is: 372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.74 : 613.78 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.74/613.78 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.74x = 613.78 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.74x = 165,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,769.70/444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.73

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