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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 609.98 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 609.98 and 267.26 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 609.98 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/609.98 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 609.98 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 163,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,023.25/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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