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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 608.96 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 608.96 and 264.29 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 608.96 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/608.96 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 608.96 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 160,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,937.67/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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