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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.10, 611.73 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.10, 611.73 and 268.50 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.10 : 611.73 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.10/611.73 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.10x = 611.73 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.10x = 164,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,249.51/443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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