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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 612.06 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 612.06 and 268.82 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 612.06 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/612.06 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 612.06 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 164,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,533.97/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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