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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.19, 609.99 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.19, 609.99 and 276.50 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.19 : 609.99 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.19/609.99 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.19x = 609.99 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.19x = 168,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,659.19/442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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