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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 611.36 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 611.36 and 268.25 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 611.36 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/611.36 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 611.36 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 163,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,997.99/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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