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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.06, 661.77 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.06, 661.77 and 267.72 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.06 : 661.77 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.06/661.77 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.06x = 661.77 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.06x = 177,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,169.06/441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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