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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 610.49 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 610.49 and 267.72 is: 369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 610.49 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/610.49 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 610.49 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 163,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,440.38/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.46

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