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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 608.90 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 608.90 and 266.70 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 608.90 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/608.90 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 608.90 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 162,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,393.63/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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