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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 663.26 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 663.26 and 268.93 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 663.26 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/663.26 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 663.26 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 178,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,370.51/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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