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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 609.39 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 609.39 and 266.94 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 609.39 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/609.39 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 609.39 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 162,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,670.57/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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