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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 610.78 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 610.78 and 267.72 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 610.78 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/610.78 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 610.78 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 163,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,518.02/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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