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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.67, 612.12 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.67, 612.12 and 266.58 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.67 : 612.12 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.67/612.12 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.67x = 612.12 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.67x = 163,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,178.95/443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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