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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.83, 614.99 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.83, 614.99 and 268.77 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.83 : 614.99 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.83/614.99 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.83x = 614.99 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.83x = 165,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,289.52/445.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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