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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 610.36 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 610.36 and 276.52 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 610.36 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/610.36 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 610.36 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 168,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,776.75/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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