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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 608.88 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 608.88 and 264.21 is: 364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 608.88 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/608.88 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 608.88 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 160,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,869.14/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.67

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