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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 610.84 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 610.84 and 276.90 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 610.84 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/610.84 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 610.84 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 169,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,141.60/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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