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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 660.60 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 660.60 and 268.32 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 660.60 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/660.60 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 660.60 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 177,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,252.19/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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