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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 608.46 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 608.46 and 275.36 is: 379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 608.46 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/608.46 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 608.46 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 167,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,545.55/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.80

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