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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.34, 611.82 and 266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.34, 611.82 and 266.30 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.34 : 611.82 = 266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.34/611.82 = 266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.34x = 611.82 × 266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.34x = 162,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,927.67/443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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