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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 609.94 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 609.94 and 267.40 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 609.94 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/609.94 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 609.94 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 163,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,097.96/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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