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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 610.46 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 610.46 and 276.56 is: 381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 610.46 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/610.46 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 610.46 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 168,831.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,831.92/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.62

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