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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.84, 615.11 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.84, 615.11 and 268.74 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.84 : 615.11 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.84/615.11 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.84x = 615.11 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.84x = 165,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,303.10/445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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