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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.89, 609.87 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.89, 609.87 and 264.86 is: 365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.89 : 609.87 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.89/609.87 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.89x = 609.87 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.89x = 161,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,530.17/441.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.54

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