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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 614.12 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 614.12 and 268.08 is: 369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 614.12 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/614.12 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 614.12 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 164,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,633.29/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.95

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