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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 610.45 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 610.45 and 267.66 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 610.45 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/610.45 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 610.45 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 163,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,392.38/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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