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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.89, 612.65 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.89, 612.65 and 266.99 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.89 : 612.65 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.89/612.65 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.89x = 612.65 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.89x = 163,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,572.62/443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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