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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 660.62 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 660.62 and 267.43 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 660.62 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/660.62 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 660.62 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 176,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,668.27/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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