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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 610.04 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 610.04 and 380.44 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 610.04 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/610.04 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 610.04 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 232,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,083.62/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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