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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 609.97 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 609.97 and 276.28 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 609.97 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/609.97 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 609.97 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 168,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,522.51/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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