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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.82, 611.10 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.82, 611.10 and 265.81 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.82 : 611.10 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.82/611.10 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.82x = 611.10 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.82x = 162,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,434.96/442.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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