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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.63, 609.46 and 266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.63, 609.46 and 266.98 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.63 : 609.46 = 266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.63/609.46 = 266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.63x = 609.46 × 266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.63x = 162,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,713.63/441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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