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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.85, 611.33 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.85, 611.33 and 277.17 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.85 : 611.33 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.85/611.33 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.85x = 611.33 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.85x = 169,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,440.95/442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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