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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 610.66 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 610.66 and 267.96 is: 369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 610.66 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/610.66 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 610.66 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 163,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,632.45/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.79

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