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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.94, 614.13 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.94, 614.13 and 270.25 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.94 : 614.13 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.94/614.13 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.94x = 614.13 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.94x = 165,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,968.63/444.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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