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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.82, 612.46 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.82, 612.46 and 269.16 is: 371.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.82 : 612.46 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.82/612.46 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.82x = 612.46 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.82x = 164,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,846.67/443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.43

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