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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.59, 610.56 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.59, 610.56 and 274.47 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.59 : 610.56 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.59/610.56 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.59x = 610.56 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.59x = 167,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,580.40/442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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