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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.18, 612.85 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.18, 612.85 and 264.70 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.18 : 612.85 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.18/612.85 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.18x = 612.85 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.18x = 162,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,221.40/444.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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