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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.16, 611.61 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.16, 611.61 and 266.21 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.16 : 611.61 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.16/611.61 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.16x = 611.61 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.16x = 162,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,816.70/443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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