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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.29, 612.81 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.29, 612.81 and 267.17 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.29 : 612.81 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.29/612.81 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.29x = 612.81 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.29x = 163,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,721.38/444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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