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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.95, 609.99 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.95, 609.99 and 267.26 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.95 : 609.99 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.95/609.99 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.95x = 609.99 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.95x = 163,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,025.93/441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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