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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.03, 609.70 and 264.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.03, 609.70 and 264.87 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.03 : 609.70 = 264.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.03/609.70 = 264.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.03x = 609.70 × 264.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.03x = 161,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,491.82/442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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