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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 610.50 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 610.50 and 267.80 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 610.50 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/610.50 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 610.50 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 163,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,493.43/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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