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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.15, 614.37 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.15, 614.37 and 268.12 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.15 : 614.37 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.15/614.37 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.15x = 614.37 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.15x = 164,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,724.88/445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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