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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.37, 664.38 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.37, 664.38 and 269.58 is: 403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.37 : 664.38 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.37/664.38 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.37x = 664.38 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.37x = 179,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,103.56/443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.96

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