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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 610.60 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 610.60 and 276.64 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 610.60 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/610.60 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 610.60 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 168,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,916.38/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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