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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.69, 615.01 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.69, 615.01 and 268.61 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.69 : 615.01 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.69/615.01 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.69x = 615.01 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.69x = 165,198.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,198.51/445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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