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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 614.19 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 614.19 and 268.08 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 614.19 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/614.19 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 614.19 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 164,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,652.06/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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