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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.81, 614.96 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.81, 614.96 and 268.65 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.81 : 614.96 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.81/614.96 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.81x = 614.96 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.81x = 165,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,209.00/445.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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