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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.83, 609.72 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.83, 609.72 and 264.87 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.83 : 609.72 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.83/609.72 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.83x = 609.72 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.83x = 161,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,496.54/441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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