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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.93, 609.66 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.93, 609.66 and 264.78 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.93 : 609.66 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.93/609.66 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.93x = 609.66 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.93x = 161,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,425.77/441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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