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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.36, 614.52 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.36, 614.52 and 270.64 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.36 : 614.52 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.36/614.52 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.36x = 614.52 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.36x = 166,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,313.69/445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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