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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 610.51 and 274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 610.51 and 274.31 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 610.51 = 274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/610.51 = 274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 610.51 × 274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 167,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,469.00/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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