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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.04, 614.27 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.04, 614.27 and 270.53 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.04 : 614.27 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.04/614.27 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.04x = 614.27 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.04x = 166,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,177.11/445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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