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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444, 612.72 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444, 612.72 and 269.36 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 612.72 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/612.72 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 612.72 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 165,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,042.26/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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