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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.52, 612.05 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.52, 612.05 and 266.59 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.52 : 612.05 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.52/612.05 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.52x = 612.05 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.52x = 163,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,162.02/443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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