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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.35, 666.65 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.35, 666.65 and 268.85 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.35 : 666.65 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.35/666.65 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.35x = 666.65 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.35x = 179,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231.19/444.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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