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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.24, 611.72 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.24, 611.72 and 268.60 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.24 : 611.72 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.24/611.72 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.24x = 611.72 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.24x = 164,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,307.99/443.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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