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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.91, 612.38 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.91, 612.38 and 266.78 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.91 : 612.38 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.91/612.38 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.91x = 612.38 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.91x = 163,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,370.74/443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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