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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.64, 613.38 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.64, 613.38 and 269.68 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.64 : 613.38 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.64/613.38 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.64x = 613.38 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.64x = 165,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,416.32/444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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