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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 610.26 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 610.26 and 267.66 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 610.26 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/610.26 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 610.26 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 163,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,342.19/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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