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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 608.80 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 608.80 and 266.64 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 608.80 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/608.80 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 608.80 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 162,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,330.43/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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