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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 612.63 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 612.63 and 269.28 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 612.63 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/612.63 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 612.63 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 164,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,969.01/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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