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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 611.04 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 611.04 and 268.26 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 611.04 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/611.04 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 611.04 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 163,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,917.59/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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