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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.76, 615.14 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.76, 615.14 and 271.10 is: 374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.76 : 615.14 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.76/615.14 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.76x = 615.14 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.76x = 166,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,764.45/445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.11

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