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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.38, 613.24 and 269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.38, 613.24 and 269.75 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.38 : 613.24 = 269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.38/613.24 = 269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.38x = 613.24 × 269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.38x = 165,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,422.35/444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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