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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.72, 612.30 and 269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.72, 612.30 and 269.03 is: 371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.72 : 612.30 = 269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.72/612.30 = 269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.72x = 612.30 × 269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.72x = 164,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,724.01/443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.24

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