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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.33, 611.81 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.33, 611.81 and 266.40 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.33 : 611.81 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.33/611.81 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.33x = 611.81 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.33x = 162,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,986.85/443.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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