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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.04 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.04 and 277.12 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.04 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.04 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.04 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 170,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,162.76/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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