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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.48, 610.62 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.48, 610.62 and 267.88 is: 369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.48 : 610.62 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.48/610.62 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.48x = 610.62 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.48x = 163,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,572.89/442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.67

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