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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 614.60 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 614.60 and 268.35 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 614.60 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/614.60 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 614.60 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 164,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,927.91/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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