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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 615.24 and 271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 615.24 and 271.24 is: 374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 615.24 = 271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/615.24 = 271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 615.24 × 271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 166,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,876.16/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.34

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