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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 611.01 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 611.01 and 276.93 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 611.01 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/611.01 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 611.01 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 169,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,207.00/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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