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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 615.25 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 615.25 and 268.97 is: 371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 615.25 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/615.25 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 615.25 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 165,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,483.00/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.12

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