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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 609.12 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 609.12 and 266.73 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 609.12 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/609.12 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 609.12 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 162,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,470.58/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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