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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.11, 610.23 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.11, 610.23 and 276.24 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.11 : 610.23 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.11/610.23 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.11x = 610.23 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.11x = 168,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,569.94/442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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