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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 608.78 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 608.78 and 266.45 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 608.78 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/608.78 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 608.78 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 162,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,207.05/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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