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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 664.45 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 664.45 and 268.92 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 664.45 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/664.45 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 664.45 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 178,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,684.73/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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