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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.32, 612.90 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.32, 612.90 and 269.64 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.32 : 612.90 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.32/612.90 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.32x = 612.90 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.32x = 165,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,262.36/444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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