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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 610.56 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 610.56 and 265.48 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 610.56 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/610.56 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 610.56 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 162,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,091.47/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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