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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.45, 611.87 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.45, 611.87 and 266.37 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.45 : 611.87 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.45/611.87 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.45x = 611.87 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.45x = 162,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,984.48/443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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