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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 613.98 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 613.98 and 268.11 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 613.98 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/613.98 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 613.98 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 164,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,614.18/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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