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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.54, 614.56 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.54, 614.56 and 288.37 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.54 : 614.56 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.54/614.56 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.54x = 614.56 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.54x = 177,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,220.67/445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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