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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.40 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.40 and 270.52 is: 373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.40 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.40 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.40 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 166,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,207.49/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.30

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