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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.33, 611.87 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.33, 611.87 and 266.21 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.33 : 611.87 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.33/611.87 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.33x = 611.87 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.33x = 162,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,881.52/443.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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