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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.35, 611.90 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.35, 611.90 and 268.78 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.35 : 611.90 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.35/611.90 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.35x = 611.90 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.35x = 164,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,466.48/443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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