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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 609.08 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 609.08 and 264.35 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 609.08 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/609.08 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 609.08 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 161,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,010.50/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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