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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 610.83 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 610.83 and 265.60 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 610.83 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/610.83 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 610.83 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 162,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,233.78/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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