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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.97, 611.19 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.97, 611.19 and 268.31 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 611.19 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/611.19 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 611.19 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 163,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,988.39/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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