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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.78, 611.04 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.78, 611.04 and 265.75 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.78 : 611.04 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.78/611.04 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.78x = 611.04 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.78x = 162,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,383.88/442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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