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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 611.06 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 611.06 and 277.11 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 611.06 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/611.06 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 611.06 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 169,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,329.45/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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