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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 610.70 and 276.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 610.70 and 276.69 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 610.70 = 276.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/610.70 = 276.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 610.70 × 276.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 168,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,973.20/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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