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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.13, 611.37 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.13, 611.37 and 268.53 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.13 : 611.37 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.13/611.37 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.13x = 611.37 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.13x = 164,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,171.19/443.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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