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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 609.76 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 609.76 and 267.24 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 609.76 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/609.76 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 609.76 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 162,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,952.26/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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