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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.95, 612.60 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.95, 612.60 and 266.88 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.95 : 612.60 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.95/612.60 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.95x = 612.60 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.95x = 163,490.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,490.69/443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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