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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.70, 611.96 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.70, 611.96 and 268.88 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.70 : 611.96 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.70/611.96 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.70x = 611.96 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.70x = 164,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,539.40/443.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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