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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.81 and 268.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.81 and 268.69 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.81 = 268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.81 = 268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.81 × 268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 164,385.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,385.89/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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