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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 611.83 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 611.83 and 268.66 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 611.83 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/611.83 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 611.83 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 164,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,374.25/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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