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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.81, 612.52 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.81, 612.52 and 269.16 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 612.52 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/612.52 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 612.52 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 164,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,865.88/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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