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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 608.86 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 608.86 and 266.58 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 608.86 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/608.86 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 608.86 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 162,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,308.57/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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