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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 609.87 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 609.87 and 267.39 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 609.87 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/609.87 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 609.87 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 163,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,073.14/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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