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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 610.45 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 610.45 and 265.35 is: 366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 610.45 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/610.45 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 610.45 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 161,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,982.91/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.18

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