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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 610.17 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 610.17 and 276.42 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 610.17 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/610.17 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 610.17 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 168,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,663.19/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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