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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 660.60 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 660.60 and 267.87 is: 401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 660.60 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/660.60 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 660.60 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 176,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,954.92/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.15

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