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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 611.16 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 611.16 and 277.41 is: 382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 611.16 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/611.16 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 611.16 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 169,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,541.90/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.75

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