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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 613.98 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 613.98 and 270.36 is: 373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 613.98 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/613.98 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 613.98 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 165,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,995.63/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.06

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