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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 610.30 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 610.30 and 267.63 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 610.30 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/610.30 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 610.30 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 163,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,334.59/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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