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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 610.50 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 610.50 and 253.28 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 610.50 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/610.50 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 610.50 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 154,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,627.63/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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