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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 609.99 and 267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 609.99 and 267.34 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 609.99 = 267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/609.99 = 267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 609.99 × 267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 163,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,074.73/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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