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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 611.04 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 611.04 and 268.20 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 611.04 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/611.04 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 611.04 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 163,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,880.93/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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