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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.42, 611.98 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.42, 611.98 and 268.82 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.42 : 611.98 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.42/611.98 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.42x = 611.98 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.42x = 164,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,512.46/443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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