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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 611.17 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 611.17 and 277.19 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 611.17 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/611.17 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 611.17 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 169,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,407.16/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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