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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.95, 609.90 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.95, 609.90 and 265.01 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.95 : 609.90 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.95/609.90 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.95x = 609.90 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.95x = 161,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,631.12/441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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