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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 608.86 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 608.86 and 266.63 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 608.86 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/608.86 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 608.86 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 162,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,340.34/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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