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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.34, 609.21 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.34, 609.21 and 266.68 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.34 : 609.21 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.34/609.21 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.34x = 609.21 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.34x = 162,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,464.12/441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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