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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.18, 610.05 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.18, 610.05 and 276.33 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.18 : 610.05 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.18/610.05 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.18x = 610.05 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.18x = 168,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,575.12/442.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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