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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.14, 608.85 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.14, 608.85 and 275.30 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.14 : 608.85 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.14/608.85 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.14x = 608.85 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.14x = 167,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,616.41/441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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