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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.08, 614.35 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.08, 614.35 and 270.73 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.08 : 614.35 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.08/614.35 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.08x = 614.35 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.08x = 166,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,322.98/445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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