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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.65, 615.24 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.65, 615.24 and 268.64 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.65 : 615.24 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.65/615.24 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.65x = 615.24 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.65x = 165,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,279.90/445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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