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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 610.96 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 610.96 and 265.76 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 610.96 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/610.96 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 610.96 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 162,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,364.35/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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