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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 614.38 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 614.38 and 270.52 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 614.38 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/614.38 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 614.38 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 166,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,202.08/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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