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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 608.70 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 608.70 and 266.49 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 608.70 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/608.70 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 608.70 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 162,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,212.46/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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