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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.63, 612.22 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.63, 612.22 and 268.97 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.63 : 612.22 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.63/612.22 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.63x = 612.22 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.63x = 164,668.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,668.81/443.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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