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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.90, 611.19 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.90, 611.19 and 268.35 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.90 : 611.19 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.90/611.19 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.90x = 611.19 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.90x = 164,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,012.84/442.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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