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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.07, 610.18 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.07, 610.18 and 276.19 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.07 : 610.18 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.07/610.18 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.07x = 610.18 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.07x = 168,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,521.18/442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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