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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 610.87 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 610.87 and 268 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 610.87 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/610.87 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 610.87 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 163,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,713.16/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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