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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 611.88 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 611.88 and 266.43 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 611.88 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/611.88 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 611.88 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 163,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,023.19/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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