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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 611.25 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 611.25 and 268.29 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 611.25 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/611.25 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 611.25 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 163,992.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,992.26/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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