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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.69, 662.07 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.69, 662.07 and 267.87 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.69 : 662.07 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.69/662.07 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.69x = 662.07 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.69x = 177,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,352.18/441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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