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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.17, 662.76 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.17, 662.76 and 277.38 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.17 : 662.76 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.17/662.76 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.17x = 662.76 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.17x = 183,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,836.37/442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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