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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.78, 613.86 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.78, 613.86 and 270.12 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.78 : 613.86 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.78/613.86 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.78x = 613.86 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.78x = 165,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,815.86/444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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