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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 661.17 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 661.17 and 267.63 is: 401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 661.17 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/661.17 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 661.17 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 176,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,948.93/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.24

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