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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.78, 615.15 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.78, 615.15 and 259.27 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.78 : 615.15 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.78/615.15 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.78x = 615.15 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.78x = 159,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,489.94/445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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