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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 663.10 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 663.10 and 269.07 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 663.10 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/663.10 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 663.10 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 178,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,420.32/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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