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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.42, 610.62 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.42, 610.62 and 267.76 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.42 : 610.62 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.42/610.62 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.42x = 610.62 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.42x = 163,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,499.61/442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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