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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.57, 611.96 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.57, 611.96 and 264.06 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.57 : 611.96 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.57/611.96 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.57x = 611.96 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.57x = 161,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,592.84/443.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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