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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 610.69 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 610.69 and 276.78 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 610.69 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/610.69 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 610.69 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 169,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,023.72/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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