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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 610.88 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 610.88 and 265.56 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 610.88 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/610.88 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 610.88 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 162,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,223.97/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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