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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.86, 663.26 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.86, 663.26 and 268.95 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.86 : 663.26 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.86/663.26 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.86x = 663.26 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.86x = 178,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,384.92/441.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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