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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 610.41 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 610.41 and 267.76 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 610.41 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/610.41 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 610.41 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 163,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,443.38/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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