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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 609.48 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 609.48 and 264.81 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 609.48 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/609.48 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 609.48 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 161,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,396.40/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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