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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 610.20 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 610.20 and 267.60 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 610.20 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/610.20 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 610.20 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 163,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,289.52/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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