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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.41, 609.20 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.41, 609.20 and 266.75 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.41 : 609.20 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.41/609.20 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.41x = 609.20 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.41x = 162,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,504.10/441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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