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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 609.19 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 609.19 and 266.63 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 609.19 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/609.19 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 609.19 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 162,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,424.62/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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