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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 608.97 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 608.97 and 266.60 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 608.97 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/608.97 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 608.97 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 162,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,351.40/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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