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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 610.67 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 610.67 and 276.82 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 610.67 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/610.67 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 610.67 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 169,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,044.83/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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