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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.88, 613.94 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.88, 613.94 and 270.24 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.88 : 613.94 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.88/613.94 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.88x = 613.94 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.88x = 165,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,911.15/444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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