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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.88, 615.27 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.88, 615.27 and 268.82 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.88 : 615.27 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.88/615.27 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.88x = 615.27 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.88x = 165,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,396.88/445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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