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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.81, 613.88 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.81, 613.88 and 270.19 is: 372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.81 : 613.88 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.81/613.88 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.81x = 613.88 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.81x = 165,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,864.24/444.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.89

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