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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.04, 608.56 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.04, 608.56 and 266.40 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.04 : 608.56 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.04/608.56 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.04x = 608.56 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.04x = 162,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,120.38/441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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