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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 610.92 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 610.92 and 265.72 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 610.92 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/610.92 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 610.92 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 162,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,329.28/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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