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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.29, 660.41 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.29, 660.41 and 267.86 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.29 : 660.41 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.29/660.41 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.29x = 660.41 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.29x = 176,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,896.08/441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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