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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 611.04 and 277.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 611.04 and 277.00 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 611.04 = 277.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/611.04 = 277.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 611.04 × 277.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 169,257.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,257.59/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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