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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.20, 611.78 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.20, 611.78 and 268.50 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.20 : 611.78 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.20/611.78 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.20x = 611.78 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.20x = 164,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,262.93/443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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