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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.01, 611.36 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.01, 611.36 and 268.45 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.01 : 611.36 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.01/611.36 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.01x = 611.36 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.01x = 164,119.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,119.59/443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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