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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.84, 611.28 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.84, 611.28 and 268.18 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.84 : 611.28 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.84/611.28 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.84x = 611.28 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.84x = 163,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,933.07/442.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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