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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.25, 614.45 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.25, 614.45 and 270.56 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.25 : 614.45 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.25/614.45 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.25x = 614.45 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.25x = 166,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,244.24/445.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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