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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 609.26 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 609.26 and 266.94 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 609.26 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/609.26 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 609.26 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 162,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,634.53/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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