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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 610.43 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 610.43 and 265.37 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 610.43 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/610.43 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 610.43 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 161,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,985.43/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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