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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.73, 615.03 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.73, 615.03 and 268.65 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.73 : 615.03 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.73/615.03 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.73x = 615.03 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.73x = 165,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,226.80/445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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