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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.64 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.64 and 268.74 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.64 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.64 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.64 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 164,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,372.13/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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