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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.30, 611.52 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.30, 611.52 and 268.61 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.30 : 611.52 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.30/611.52 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.30x = 611.52 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.30x = 164,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,260.39/443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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