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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.37, 611.65 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.37, 611.65 and 266.25 is: 367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.37 : 611.65 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.37/611.65 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.37x = 611.65 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.37x = 162,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,851.81/443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.30

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