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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 610.88 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 610.88 and 276.96 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 610.88 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/610.88 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 610.88 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 169,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,189.32/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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