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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.49, 611.99 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.49, 611.99 and 268.77 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.49 : 611.99 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.49/611.99 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.49x = 611.99 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.49x = 164,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,483.21/443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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