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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.94, 615.23 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.94, 615.23 and 268.95 is: 371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.94 : 615.23 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.94/615.23 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.94x = 615.23 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.94x = 165,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,468.08/445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.06

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