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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.47, 610.56 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.47, 610.56 and 267.84 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.47 : 610.56 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.47/610.56 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.47x = 610.56 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.47x = 163,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,532.39/442.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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