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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 611.10 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 611.10 and 268.23 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 611.10 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/611.10 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 611.10 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 163,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,915.35/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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