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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.89, 612.63 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.89, 612.63 and 266.86 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.89 : 612.63 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.89/612.63 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.89x = 612.63 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.89x = 163,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,486.44/443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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