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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 612.54 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 612.54 and 269.36 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 612.54 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/612.54 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 612.54 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 164,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,993.77/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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