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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.35, 610.46 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.35, 610.46 and 276.43 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.35 : 610.46 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.35/610.46 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.35x = 610.46 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.35x = 168,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,749.46/442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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