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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.12, 609.90 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.12, 609.90 and 273.94 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.12 : 609.90 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.12/609.90 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.12x = 609.90 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.12x = 167,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,076.01/442.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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