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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 610.92 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 610.92 and 268.13 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 610.92 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/610.92 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 610.92 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 163,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,807.51/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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