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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 663.10 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 663.10 and 268.77 is: 403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 663.10 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/663.10 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 663.10 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 178,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221.39/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.17

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