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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.46, 609.24 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.46, 609.24 and 264.34 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.46 : 609.24 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.46/609.24 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.46x = 609.24 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.46x = 161,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,046.50/441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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