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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.02, 610.11 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.02, 610.11 and 276.33 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.02 : 610.11 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.02/610.11 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.02x = 610.11 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.02x = 168,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,591.70/442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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