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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.48, 613.21 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.48, 613.21 and 269.88 is: 372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.48 : 613.21 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.48/613.21 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.48x = 613.21 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.48x = 165,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,493.11/444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.33

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