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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 611.01 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 611.01 and 268.07 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 611.01 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/611.01 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 611.01 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 163,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,793.45/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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