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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.61, 611.10 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.61, 611.10 and 276.90 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.61 : 611.10 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.61/611.10 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.61x = 611.10 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.61x = 169,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,213.59/442.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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