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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.07, 610.31 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.07, 610.31 and 276.37 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.07 : 610.31 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.07/610.31 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.07x = 610.31 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.07x = 168,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,671.37/442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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