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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 612.78 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 612.78 and 269.22 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 612.78 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/612.78 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 612.78 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 164,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,968.22/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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