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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 609.97 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 609.97 and 267.35 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 609.97 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/609.97 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 609.97 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 163,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,074.62/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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