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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 609.95 and 264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 609.95 and 264.95 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 609.95 = 264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/609.95 = 264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 609.95 × 264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 161,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,606.25/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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