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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.42, 613.17 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.42, 613.17 and 269.82 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.42 : 613.17 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.42/613.17 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.42x = 613.17 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.42x = 165,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,445.53/444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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