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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 610.36 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 610.36 and 276.59 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 610.36 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/610.36 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 610.36 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 168,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,820.17/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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