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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 609.06 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 609.06 and 266.85 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 609.06 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/609.06 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 609.06 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 162,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,527.66/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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