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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.58, 613.29 and 269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.58, 613.29 and 269.86 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.58 : 613.29 = 269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.58/613.29 = 269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.58x = 613.29 × 269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.58x = 165,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,502.44/444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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