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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.96, 614.14 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.96, 614.14 and 270.26 is: 373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.96 : 614.14 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.96/614.14 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.96x = 614.14 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.96x = 165,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,977.48/444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.02

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