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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.82, 613.56 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.82, 613.56 and 270.27 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.82 : 613.56 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.82/613.56 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.82x = 613.56 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.82x = 165,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,826.86/444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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