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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 610.60 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 610.60 and 265.41 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 610.60 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/610.60 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 610.60 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 162,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,058.43/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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