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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.95, 611.22 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.95, 611.22 and 265.88 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.95 : 611.22 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.95/611.22 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.95x = 611.22 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.95x = 162,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,508.12/442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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