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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.91, 611.34 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.91, 611.34 and 277.02 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.91 : 611.34 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.91/611.34 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.91x = 611.34 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.91x = 169,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,353.41/442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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