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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.60, 665.34 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.60, 665.34 and 268 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.60 : 665.34 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.60/665.34 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.60x = 665.34 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.60x = 178,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,311.12/443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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