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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 614.17 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 614.17 and 268.13 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 614.17 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/614.17 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 614.17 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 164,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,677.40/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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