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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 613.04 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 613.04 and 269.54 is: 371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 613.04 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/613.04 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 613.04 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 165,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,234.39/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.99

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