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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 610.83 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 610.83 and 268.11 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 610.83 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/610.83 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 610.83 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 163,769.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,769.63/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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