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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.51, 612.05 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.51, 612.05 and 268.75 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.51 : 612.05 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.51/612.05 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.51x = 612.05 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.51x = 164,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,488.44/443.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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