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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 612.48 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 612.48 and 269.23 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 612.48 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/612.48 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 612.48 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 164,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,897.99/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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