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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.79, 612.35 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.79, 612.35 and 266.70 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.79 : 612.35 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.79/612.35 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.79x = 612.35 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.79x = 163,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,317.19/443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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