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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 611.44 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 611.44 and 268.26 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 611.44 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/611.44 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 611.44 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 164,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,024.89/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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