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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.04, 611.44 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.04, 611.44 and 268.40 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.04 : 611.44 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.04/611.44 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.04x = 611.44 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.04x = 164,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,110.50/443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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