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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 610.17 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 610.17 and 276.48 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 610.17 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/610.17 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 610.17 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 168,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,699.80/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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