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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 609.20 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 609.20 and 264.42 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 609.20 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/609.20 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 609.20 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 161,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,083.34/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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