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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 610.47 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 610.47 and 276.92 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 610.47 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/610.47 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 610.47 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 169,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,048.30/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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