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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 662.34 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 662.34 and 268.28 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 662.34 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/662.34 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 662.34 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 177,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,689.26/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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