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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 660.78 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 660.78 and 268.11 is: 401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 660.78 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/660.78 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 660.78 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 177,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,161.73/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.24

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