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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.12, 612.96 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.12, 612.96 and 269.58 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.12 : 612.96 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.12/612.96 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.12x = 612.96 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.12x = 165,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,241.76/444.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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