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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 610.82 and 274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 610.82 and 274.61 is: 379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 610.82 = 274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/610.82 = 274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 610.82 × 274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 167,732.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,732.85/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.01

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