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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 611.37 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 611.37 and 277.05 is: 382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 611.37 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/611.37 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 611.37 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 169,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,380.06/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.40

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