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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 609.84 and 276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 609.84 and 276.15 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 609.84 = 276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/609.84 = 276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 609.84 × 276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 168,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,407.32/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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