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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 663.12 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 663.12 and 268.62 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 663.12 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/663.12 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 663.12 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 178,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,127.29/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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