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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 612.06 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 612.06 and 268.89 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 612.06 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/612.06 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 612.06 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 164,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,576.81/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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