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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 610.27 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 610.27 and 276.32 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 610.27 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/610.27 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 610.27 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 168,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,630.64/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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