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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 610.50 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 610.50 and 265.52 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 610.50 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/610.50 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 610.50 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 162,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,099.96/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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