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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 610.23 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 610.23 and 276.51 is: 381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 610.23 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/610.23 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 610.23 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 168,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,734.70/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.50

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