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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.06, 614.13 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.06, 614.13 and 268.03 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.06 : 614.13 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.06/614.13 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.06x = 614.13 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.06x = 164,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,605.26/445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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