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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.97, 610.90 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.97, 610.90 and 277.21 is: 382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.97 : 610.90 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.97/610.90 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.97x = 610.90 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.97x = 169,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,347.59/442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.30

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