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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.16, 608.50 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.16, 608.50 and 275.32 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.16 : 608.50 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.16/608.50 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.16x = 608.50 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.16x = 167,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,530.68/441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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