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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.04, 610.22 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.04, 610.22 and 344.28 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.04 : 610.22 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.04/610.22 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.04x = 610.22 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.04x = 210,086.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,086.54/442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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