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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 613.18 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 613.18 and 269.56 is: 372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 613.18 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/613.18 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 613.18 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 165,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,288.80/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.10

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