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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 610.33 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 610.33 and 276.38 is: 381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 610.33 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/610.33 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 610.33 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 168,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,683.84/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.38

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