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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.09, 611.37 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.09, 611.37 and 268.43 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.09 : 611.37 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.09/611.37 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.09x = 611.37 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.09x = 164,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,110.05/443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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