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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.17, 608.72 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.17, 608.72 and 264.12 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.17 : 608.72 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.17/608.72 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.17x = 608.72 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.17x = 160,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,773.81/441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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