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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.14, 611.60 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.14, 611.60 and 266.11 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.14 : 611.60 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.14/611.60 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.14x = 611.60 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.14x = 162,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,750.02/443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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