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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.56, 612.12 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.56, 612.12 and 268.91 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.56 : 612.12 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.56/612.12 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.56x = 612.12 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.56x = 164,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,605.19/443.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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