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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.06, 608.74 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.06, 608.74 and 273.11 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.06 : 608.74 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.06/608.74 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.06x = 608.74 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.06x = 166,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,249.25/441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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