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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.54, 612.14 and 268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.54, 612.14 and 268.99 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.54 : 612.14 = 268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.54/612.14 = 268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.54x = 612.14 × 268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.54x = 164,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,656.66/443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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