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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445, 613.80 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445, 613.80 and 270.24 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445 : 613.80 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445/613.80 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445x = 613.80 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445x = 165,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,873.31/445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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