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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 615.24 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 615.24 and 268.88 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 615.24 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/615.24 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 615.24 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 165,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,422.66/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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