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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 609.96 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 609.96 and 267.50 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 609.96 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/609.96 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 609.96 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 163,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,164.30/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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