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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.25, 612.98 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.25, 612.98 and 267.20 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.25 : 612.98 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.25/612.98 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.25x = 612.98 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.25x = 163,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,785.19/444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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