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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.94, 609.88 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.94, 609.88 and 267.28 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.94 : 609.88 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.94/609.88 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.94x = 609.88 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.94x = 163,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,008.73/441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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