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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 612.36 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 612.36 and 268.92 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 612.36 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/612.36 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 612.36 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 164,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,675.85/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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