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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 611.88 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 611.88 and 268.80 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 611.88 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/611.88 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 611.88 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 164,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,473.34/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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