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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.86, 612.54 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.86, 612.54 and 269.20 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.86 : 612.54 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.86/612.54 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.86x = 612.54 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.86x = 164,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,895.77/443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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