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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 610.60 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 610.60 and 265.55 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 610.60 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/610.60 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 610.60 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 162,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,140.45/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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