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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.34, 608.95 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.34, 608.95 and 266.68 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.34 : 608.95 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.34/608.95 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.34x = 608.95 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.34x = 162,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,394.79/441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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