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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.87, 614.04 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.87, 614.04 and 270.21 is: 372.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.87 : 614.04 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.87/614.04 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.87x = 614.04 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.87x = 165,919.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,919.75/444.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.96

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