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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 612.50 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 612.50 and 269.36 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 612.50 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/612.50 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 612.50 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 164,983
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,983/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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