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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 609.39 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 609.39 and 266.92 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 609.39 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/609.39 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 609.39 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 162,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,658.38/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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