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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 615.15 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 615.15 and 249.28 is: 344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 615.15 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/615.15 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 615.15 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 153,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,344.59/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.00

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