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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.56, 615.02 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.56, 615.02 and 271.05 is: 374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.56 : 615.02 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.56/615.02 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.56x = 615.02 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.56x = 166,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,699.82/445.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.14

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