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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 613.58 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 613.58 and 270.12 is: 372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 613.58 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/613.58 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 613.58 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 165,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,740.23/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.62

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