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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 662.49 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 662.49 and 268.68 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 662.49 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/662.49 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 662.49 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 177,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,997.81/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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