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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 614.18 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 614.18 and 268.04 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 614.18 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/614.18 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 614.18 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 164,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,624.81/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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