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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 614.35 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 614.35 and 268.19 is: 370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 614.35 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/614.35 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 614.35 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 164,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,765.55/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.10

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