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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.01, 609.98 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.01, 609.98 and 276.17 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.01 : 609.98 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.01/609.98 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.01x = 609.98 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.01x = 168,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,453.75/442.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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