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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 609.88 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 609.88 and 267.29 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 609.88 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/609.88 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 609.88 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 163,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,010.44/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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