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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.87, 610.07 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.87, 610.07 and 276.15 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.87 : 610.07 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.87/610.07 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.87x = 610.07 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.87x = 168,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,470.83/441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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