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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.78, 612.33 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.78, 612.33 and 266.75 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.78 : 612.33 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.78/612.33 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.78x = 612.33 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.78x = 163,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,339.03/443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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