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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 610.28 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 610.28 and 267.56 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 610.28 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/610.28 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 610.28 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 163,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,286.52/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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