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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 613.98 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 613.98 and 270.42 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 613.98 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/613.98 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 613.98 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 166,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,032.47/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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