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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.80, 613.52 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.80, 613.52 and 269.92 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.80 : 613.52 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.80/613.52 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.80x = 613.52 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.80x = 165,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,601.32/444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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