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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.39, 610.51 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.39, 610.51 and 267.70 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.39 : 610.51 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.39/610.51 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.39x = 610.51 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.39x = 163,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,433.53/442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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