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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.28 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.28 and 270.55 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.28 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.28 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.28 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 166,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,193.45/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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