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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.44, 612.16 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.44, 612.16 and 268.72 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.44 : 612.16 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.44/612.16 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.44x = 612.16 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.44x = 164,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,499.64/443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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