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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 615.20 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 615.20 and 271 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 615.20 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/615.20 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 615.20 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 166,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,719.20/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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