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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.12, 614.24 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.12, 614.24 and 270.56 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.12 : 614.24 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.12/614.24 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.12x = 614.24 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.12x = 166,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,188.77/445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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