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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 610.97 and 276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 610.97 and 276.87 is: 382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 610.97 = 276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/610.97 = 276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 610.97 × 276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 169,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,159.26/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.15

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