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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.54, 613.46 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.54, 613.46 and 269.76 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.54 : 613.46 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.54/613.46 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.54x = 613.46 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.54x = 165,486.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,486.97/444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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