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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 615.06 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 615.06 and 288.20 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 615.06 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/615.06 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 615.06 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 177,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,260.29/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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