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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.14 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.14 and 268.83 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.14 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.14 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.14 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 165,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,367.75/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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