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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.01, 608.61 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.01, 608.61 and 266.32 is: 367.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.01 : 608.61 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.01/608.61 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.01x = 608.61 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.01x = 162,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,085.02/441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.53

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