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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 610.57 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 610.57 and 276.70 is: 381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 610.57 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/610.57 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 610.57 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 168,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,944.72/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.90

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