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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.43, 612.09 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.43, 612.09 and 268.77 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.43 : 612.09 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.43/612.09 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.43x = 612.09 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.43x = 164,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,511.43/443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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