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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.13, 614.36 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.13, 614.36 and 270.58 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.13 : 614.36 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.13/614.36 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.13x = 614.36 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.13x = 166,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,233.53/445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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