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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.01, 615.33 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.01, 615.33 and 268.89 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.01 : 615.33 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.01/615.33 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.01x = 615.33 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.01x = 165,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,456.08/446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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