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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 608.70 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 608.70 and 266.76 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 608.70 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/608.70 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 608.70 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 162,376.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,376.81/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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