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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.09, 608.61 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.09, 608.61 and 275.34 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.09 : 608.61 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.09/608.61 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.09x = 608.61 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.09x = 167,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,574.68/441.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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