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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 610.53 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 610.53 and 276.45 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 610.53 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/610.53 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 610.53 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 168,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,781.02/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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