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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.58, 614.64 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.58, 614.64 and 268.52 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.58 : 614.64 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.58/614.64 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.58x = 614.64 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.58x = 165,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,043.13/445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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