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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 610.84 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 610.84 and 276.86 is: 382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 610.84 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/610.84 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 610.84 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 169,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,117.16/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.06

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