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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 609.55 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 609.55 and 267.03 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 609.55 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/609.55 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 609.55 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 162,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,768.14/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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