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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 609.29 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 609.29 and 266.88 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 609.29 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/609.29 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 609.29 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 162,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,607.32/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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