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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.46, 609.29 and 264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.46, 609.29 and 264.43 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.46 : 609.29 = 264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.46/609.29 = 264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.46x = 609.29 × 264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.46x = 161,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,114.55/441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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