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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 611.92 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 611.92 and 266.36 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 611.92 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/611.92 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 611.92 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 162,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,991.01/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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