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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 661.98 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 661.98 and 265.73 is: 398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 661.98 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/661.98 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 661.98 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 175,906.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,906.79/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.68

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