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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 610.47 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 610.47 and 267.75 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 610.47 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/610.47 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 610.47 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 163,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,453.34/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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