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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 615.06 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 615.06 and 277.56 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 615.06 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/615.06 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 615.06 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 170,716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,716.05/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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