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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.31, 610.55 and 309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.31, 610.55 and 309.53 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.31 : 610.55 = 309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.31/610.55 = 309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.31x = 610.55 × 309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.31x = 188,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,983.52/442.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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