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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.29, 610.62 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.29, 610.62 and 276.72 is: 382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.29 : 610.62 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.29/610.62 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.29x = 610.62 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.29x = 168,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,970.77/442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.04

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