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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.19, 660.66 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.19, 660.66 and 265.38 is: 397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.19 : 660.66 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.19/660.66 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.19x = 660.66 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.19x = 175,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,327.69/441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.40

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