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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 610.53 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 610.53 and 277.02 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 610.53 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/610.53 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 610.53 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 169,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,129.02/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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