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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 608.88 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 608.88 and 264.30 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 608.88 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/608.88 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 608.88 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 160,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,926.98/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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