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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.54 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.54 and 267 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.54 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.54 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.54 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 162,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,747.18/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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